Meet SciDev’s Leadership Team

Seán Halpin

Chief Executive Officer

Seán was recently appointed as SciDev’s CEO. An environmental professional with more than 15-years in the industry Seán was the co-founder and Commercial Director for Haldon Industries, which SciDev acquired in April 2021. During this period, Seán oversaw the strategic direction and significant growth of the water business to the market-leading position it holds today.

Having delivered some of the most complex water treatment projects across the Civil/Infrastructure, Mining, Remediation, Demolition, and Waste Management industries, Seán is focused on delivering high-quality, innovative solutions for clients and shareholders. He has a passion for helping his teams to navigate the commercial and technical complexities of projects and mentoring SciDev’s next generation of leaders.

Anna Hooper

Chief Financial Officer

Anna is a highly experienced Finance Executive appointed CFO for SciDev at the end of 2021. Anna has over 25 years’ leading experience in the transport, energy, financial services, industrial and consultancy sectors across Australia and Europe.

Anna is a critical leadership team member who continues to support the evolving financial requirements of the business, backed by her extensive skill set and management experience within the financial industry along with a knowledgeable background in ASX listed companies. Anna is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and has a bachelor’s degree in Experimental Psychology from the University of Oxford. With extensive finance experience across a range of industries she will be extremely valuable to SciDev as we continue to grow.

Anna Hooper

Chief Financial Officer

Anna is a highly experienced Finance Executive appointed CFO for SciDev at the end of 2021. Anna has over 25 years’ leading experience in the transport, energy, financial services, industrial and consultancy sectors across Australia and Europe.
Anna is a critical leadership team member who continues to support the evolving financial requirements of the business, backed by her extensive skill set and management experience within the financial industry along with a knowledgeable background in ASX listed companies. Anna is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and has a bachelor’s degree in Experimental Psychology from the University of Oxford. With extensive finance experience across a range of industries she will be extremely valuable to SciDev as we continue to grow.

Sarah Stewart

Head of Marketing and Client Experience

Sarah is a client-focused business development, marketing and communications leader with 15+years experience in creating marketing, brand & BD strategies that support business growth objectives. She is driven by the pursuit of excellent client service, helping organisations create compelling experiences for their clients, rewarding stakeholder relationships and achieving market leadership.

Passionate about realising SciDev’s purpose of delivering innovative solutions for a sustainable future, Sarah is inspired by new possibilities and making every day better for future generations.
Prior to joining SciDev, Sarah was the Client Solutions Director for Haldon Industries and previously held Business Development and Marketing leadership roles at Parsons Brinckerhoff and WSP.

Jamiel Muhor

Head of Mining and Construction

Jamiel is a sales and marketing professional who brings a high level of technical expertise focused on driving innovative solutions to benefit our clients across both industries.

Jamiel is an established leader with expertise in developing strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders and has a passion for helping his teams to navigate the commercial and technical complexities of the business development pipeline to enable the best possible outcome for all parties.

Jamiel Muhor

Head of Mining and Construction

Jamiel is a sales and marketing professional who brings a high level of technical expertise focused on driving innovative solutions to benefit our clients across both industries.

Jamiel is an established leader with expertise in developing strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders and has a passion for helping his teams to navigate the commercial and technical complexities of the business development pipeline to enable the best possible outcome for all parties.

Todd Placek

Head of Water Technologies

Todd Placek has over 17 years of experience in the mechanical engineering industry, with the last 11 years focused on the remediation and water treatment industry. Todd’s experience includes managing complex water treatment projects across all major sectors. He has a wealth of knowledge in the water treatment, waste management and remediation space with a strong focus on cultivating strong and lasting client and stakeholder relationships.

During his three years with the business as Operations Manager for Water Services, Todd was heavily focused on ensuring the successful delivery of key strategic projects, business development and client management. He has been instrumental in the development and rapid growth of the business. Now as Business Unit Head he has a strong focus on leading the strategic direction and sustainable growth of the water business into the future.

Chris Dartez

Head of Energy Services 

Chris is the President and Business Unit Head for the Energy Services team. An operations and business development leadership professional, Chris has more than 20 years’ experience in the Oil & Gas chemical industry with a technical knowledge of completions, cementing and coiled tubing fluids.

Chris has played a major role in the development of industry’s evolving economical & operational efficiency methods such as bulk last mile deliveries and concentrated chemistry delivery to the well site. A strategic and driven approach that has been successfully proven and adapted in the market over the past 15 years.

Chris Dartez

Head of the Energy Services

Chris is the President and Business Unit Head for the Energy Services team. An operations and business development leadership professional, Chris has more than 20 years’ experience in the Oil & Gas chemical industry with a technical knowledge of completions, cementing and coiled tubing fluids.

Chris has played a major role in the development of industry’s evolving economical & operational efficiency methods such as bulk last mile deliveries and concentrated chemistry delivery to the well site. A strategic and driven approach that has been successfully proven and adapted in the market over the past 15 years.

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